News for 'Punjab Cricket Association'

PIX: Royals hand Punjab 4-wkt loss to stay afloat

PIX: Royals hand Punjab 4-wkt loss to stay afloat

Rediff.com20 May 2023

PHOTOS of the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings vs Rajasthan Royals at the Himachal Cricket Association Stadium in Dharamsala on Friday.

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

The man who revolutionised cricket pitches in India

Rediff.com19 Sep 2019

Curator Daljit Singh has retired a happy man after 22 years of service to Indian cricket. The groundstaff are no longer seen as gardeners and are getting due respect, a change that pleases him the most.

Why Kuldeep was not picked for first two Australia ODIs...

Why Kuldeep was not picked for first two Australia ODIs...

Rediff.com19 Sep 2023

Rohit Sharma explained the reason for leaving out Kuldeep Yadav from India's squad for the first two matches of the upcoming ODI series against Australia, saying the team management does not want to expose him before the ODI World Cup, starting October 5, and it is important to build bench strength.

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

PHOTOS: Kohli's heroics send Indian cricket fans into a tizzy!

Rediff.com28 Mar 2016

Fans in Mohali witnessed a spectacle as Virat Kohli pushed the bar a notch higher and took India across the finish line against Australia, and into the World T20 semi-final on Sunday.

Harbhajan Singh to join Punjab politics?

Harbhajan Singh to join Punjab politics?

Rediff.com24 Dec 2021

Harbhajan Singh said he is not averse to joining politics but would like to put in a lot of thought

Dinesh Karthik named RCB's batting coach, mentor

Dinesh Karthik named RCB's batting coach, mentor

Rediff.com1 Jul 2024

'Coaching at a professional level is incredibly exciting for me and is something I'm truly passionate about as a new chapter in my life. Hopefully, the breadth of my experiences as a player can contribute to the development of the group and bring added value.'

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Former cricketer Campbell stable following heart attack

Rediff.com24 Apr 2022

Ryan Campbell is in a stable condition and is out of sedation just over a week after suffering a heart attack

When Virat Played His 1st Test...

When Virat Played His 1st Test...

Rediff.com3 Mar 2022

'Even in his debut series he wasn't afraid to take on the opposition.'

'Dalmiya did not do anything against the rules'

'Dalmiya did not do anything against the rules'

Rediff.com1 Oct 2004

BCCI president-elect Ranbir Singh Mahendra the recent elections were held 'in accordance with the rules of the BCCI constitution'.

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

IPL 2025: Who Was Retained, Released

Rediff.com1 Nov 2024

Heinrich Klaasen is the most expensive retained player in IPL history.

BCCI changes start timings of Ind-SL first 2 ODIs

BCCI changes start timings of Ind-SL first 2 ODIs

Rediff.com20 Nov 2017

As per the revised timings issued by the BCCI on Sunday, both the matches will start at 11:30 AM IST instead of 13.30 PM.

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Ranji Trophy: Mumbai pile misery on Meghalaya

Rediff.com31 Jan 2025

A summary of Friday's action in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country.

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

What made Paes, Bhupathi, Mirza reunite after ages?

Rediff.com26 Sep 2024

The star-studded TPL auction saw the presence of the tennis icons Leander Paes, Mahesh Bhupathi and Sania Mirza, who gathered together after many years to promote the sport, along with Bollywood celebs Rakul Preet Singh and Sonali Bendre.

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Dravid presents Kohli special cap on 100th Test

Rediff.com4 Mar 2022

It was a special day for Virat Kohli at the Punjab Cricket Association IS Bindra Stadium in Mohali on Friday as he complete the landmark of 100 Test matches.

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Ranji Round-up: Rajasthan, J'khand post massive totals

Rediff.com15 Nov 2024

Rajasthan's Mahipal Lomror put the IPL franchises on alert ahead of the mega auction with a sensational triple hundred comprising a staggering 13 sixes and 25 fours in their Ranji Trophy Group B match against Uttarakhand here on Thursday.

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Yuvraj decides to come out of retirement, writes to BCCI

Rediff.com9 Sep 2020

Yuvraj had announced his retirement from all forms of cricket last June.

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

PIX: Scintillating Siraj guides RCB to win over PBKS

Rediff.com20 Apr 2023

Images from the IPL 2023 match between Punjab Kings and Royal Challengers Bangalore on Thursday.

Mohali may be deprived of tax exemption

Mohali may be deprived of tax exemption

Rediff.com28 May 2008

The Punjab Government will have a "re-look" at the free security and entertainment tax exemption granted to Punjab Cricket Association for hosting cricket matches at the Mohali stadium, including the Indian Premier League. The Mohali police slapped a huge bill of Rs 1.88 crore on the PCA for providing security for the IPL matches following the Ness Wadia-SSP RS Khatra spat.

CLT20 Preview: Will Kings XI Punjab's power-packed batting tame Hurricanes?

CLT20 Preview: Will Kings XI Punjab's power-packed batting tame Hurricanes?

Rediff.com17 Sep 2014

After their best-ever show at IPL 7, Kings XI Punjab will look to continue their aggressive brand of cricket when they start their campaign against Hobart Hurricanes in a Group B match of the Champions League Twenty20 in Mohali on Thursday.

Unprecedented security cover for Indo-Pak WC match

Unprecedented security cover for Indo-Pak WC match

Rediff.com29 Mar 2011

Unprecedented security cover was thrown in and around the Punjab Cricket Association stadium in Mohali on ahead of Wednesday's high-profile World Cup semi-final between India and Pakistan, which will be witnessed by the Prime Ministers of both the countries.

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

PIX: Arshdeep, Curran shine as Punjab Kings pip Mumbai

Rediff.com23 Apr 2023

Punjab Kings got back to winning ways with a 13-run victory over Mumbai Indians in a high-scoring IPL 2023 match.

Sporting wicket on the card for 1st India-SA Test in Mohali

Sporting wicket on the card for 1st India-SA Test in Mohali

Rediff.com30 Oct 2015

Punjab Cricket Association on Friday said they will prepare a sporting wicket for next week's opening Test match between India and South Africa at Mohali with the pitch expected to help fast bowlers initially and the spinners also coming into play later on, in the five-day match.

Foolproof security to be in place at PCA

Foolproof security to be in place at PCA

Rediff.com12 Feb 2011

Punjab Cricket Association on Saturday promised foolproof security arrangements during the two league matches and one semi-final tie of the Cricket World Cup.

PIX: Bollywood and IPL! What a sizzling combo!

PIX: Bollywood and IPL! What a sizzling combo!

Rediff.com18 Apr 2018

Indian Premier League always have a strong connection with Bollywood.

IPL 10 players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

IPL 10 players auction to be held in Bengaluru next month

Rediff.com8 Nov 2016

The Indian Premier League players' auction for season 10, which will be the final edition under the existing 10-year contract, will be held in Bengaluru next month. The IPL franchises' workshop will be organised in Dubai, decided the event's Governing Council in a meeting in New Delhi. It was learnt that centres in Maharashtra such as Mumbai, Pune and Nagpur will be allowed to hold matches in the 10th edition of the tournament that started in 2008 amid much fanfare.

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Kumble quits as NCA chairman

Rediff.com12 Dec 2011

In a surprise development, former Indian captain Anil Kumble, on Monday, tendered his resignation from the chairmanship of the National Cricket Academy (NCA), almost two months after a controversy broke out over an apparent conflict of interest.

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Ranji Trophy: Pujara slams century; Mumbai thrash Assam

Rediff.com17 Feb 2024

Cheteshwar Pujara continued his good form in Ranji Trophy as he slammed his second successive century as Saurashtra dominated their Elite Group A match against Manipur.

Pak officials visit Mohali

Pak officials visit Mohali

Rediff.com25 Jan 2005

The two-member team described the facilities at the Punjab Cricket Association stadium as "excellent and very impressive".

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

India's wheelchair cricketers look towards BCCI president Ganguly

Rediff.com5 Aug 2020

If BCCI helps them then the blind, deaf and wheelchair cricketers will all get benefited.

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

IPL auction: Ganguly eligible but not going, PV Shetty to attend

Rediff.com19 Feb 2017

Cricket Association of Bengal president Sourav Ganguly along with Mumbai Cricket Association joint Secretary Dr PV Shetty are the two erstwhile Indian Premier League governing council members deemed eligible to attend Monday's auctions, but the former captain is not going to be present.

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

IND vs AUS: How Kohli, Rohit can rewrite records

Rediff.com20 Sep 2022

Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma have a chance to cement their status as two of the best to play the 20-over format.

Laxman to lead Hyderabad in Ranji

Laxman to lead Hyderabad in Ranji

Rediff.com21 Oct 2012

Retired batsman VVS Laxman will lead Hyderabad in the Ranji Trophy Group 'A' league match against a Punjab Cricket Association team in Mohali from November 2.

Mohali pitch will be different from Chennai, Hyderabad

Mohali pitch will be different from Chennai, Hyderabad

Rediff.com7 Mar 2013

The pitch of the third Test between India and Australia will not be of the same character as the last two matches in Chennai and Hyderabad, claimed Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) official.

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

BJP drops 2-time Chandigarh MP Kirron Kher

Rediff.com10 Apr 2024

Tandon, son former Chhattisgarh governor late Balramji Das Tandon, assured everyone that he will live up to the expectations and the trust which the BJP has reposed in him.

Pawar-led MCA on sticky wicket after Srinivasan reprieve

Pawar-led MCA on sticky wicket after Srinivasan reprieve

Rediff.com19 Nov 2014

Three powerful associations of the Board of Control for Cricket in India -- Mumbai, Vidarbha and Punjab - which regularly host Tests matches are likely to face the heat from the ruling group of the Board in the wake of the Supreme Court-appointed Justice Mudgal Committee giving a clean chit to Narayanaswami Srinivasan in the IPL 6 corruption probe.

Mohali to make way for Mullanpur

Mohali to make way for Mullanpur

Rediff.com30 Sep 2010

It is without doubt one of India's best stadiums. However, it won't stay that way in the future. Ever since hosting its first international match a One-dayer featuring India and South Africa in November 1993 - the Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) stadium in Mohali has been everyone's favourite.

My fight against wrongdoing in BCCI will continue: Bindra

My fight against wrongdoing in BCCI will continue: Bindra

Rediff.com3 Jun 2013

Terming the BCCI's emergency meeting at Chennai a "farce", former Board chief and Punjab Cricket Association (PCA) president Inderjit Singh Bindra on Monday said that his crusade against wrongdoing will continue.

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Lorgat appointed Cricket South Africa's new CEO

Rediff.com20 Jul 2013

Former International Cricket Council CEO Haroon Lorgat was on Saturday appointed as the new chief executive officer of the Cricket South Africa (CSA), replacing the controversial Gerald Majola.

Images: Cricket's newest ground in the Himalayas

Images: Cricket's newest ground in the Himalayas

Rediff.com16 Apr 2010

Dharamsala entered the record books when Adam Gilchrist and Kumar Sangakkara went out for the toss in the Indian Premier League match on Friday.